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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.21, 908.33 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.21, 908.33 and 396.23 is: 546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.21 : 908.33 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.21/908.33 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.21x = 908.33 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.21x = 359,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,907.60/658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.80

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